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Fund full minimum wage at Ondo Poly – ASUP appeals to Aiyedatiwa
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Rufus Giwa Polytechnic chapter, has appealed to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to approve sufficient funds for the implementation of the new national minimum wage and the payment of outstanding salary adjustments at the institution. The union made the appeal in a letter dated February 11, 2026, commending the governor…
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First Lady celebrates ex-Lagos Deputy Governor Sarah Sosan at 70
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Sarah Sosan, on the occasion of her 70th birthday. In a goodwill message marking the milestone on Wednesday, the First Lady joined Sosan’s husband, children, associates, friends and well-wishers in celebrating what she described as a joyous platinum birthday anniversary. Senator Tinubu commended the former deputy governor for…
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Lagos begins allocation of 180 shops to traders in Alabarago
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has begun allocating 180 newly constructed shops at the redeveloped Alabarago Transnational Market, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive urban renewal and economic empowerment under the THEMES Plus agenda. Speaking at the handover of allocation letters on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS, Mr. Babatunde Olajide, said the project reflects Governor…
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Aiyedatiwa orders intensified action against flooding in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has directed intensified measures to tackle flooding in Ondo State, prompting renewed efforts to address the recurring problem across affected communities. The government has identified faulty culverts, blocked drainage channels and human activities as major causes of the persistent inundation. Technical Assistant to the Governor on Erosion and Flood Control, Engr. Elisha Ebijimi,…
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Olubadan bans open grazing in Ibadan, threatens legal action against violators
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja (Aruse I), has declared open cattle grazing illegal in Ibadanland, warning that violators will face arrest and prosecution under Oyo State law. The monarch’s position was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Solomon Ayoade, following a meeting with members of the Olubadan-in-Council and executives…
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Oyo LG boss denies allegations of bias in Onipako selection
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government in Oyo State, Hon. Olusola Adeleke, has denied allegations of bias in the ongoing selection process for the Onipako of Pako, insisting that his actions are guided by fairness, due process, and respect for established chieftaincy laws. Responding to claims of interference, Adeleke said he had to address discrepancies…
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Oluwo alleges neglect of Woro victims, flags risks of foreign intervention
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commiserated with the people and government of Kwara State over the bandit attack on Woro village, which claimed the lives of more than 170 residents. Reacting to the incident, the monarch expressed concern over what he described as low public sympathy for the victims, noting that…
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Makoko Demolitions: Stakeholders back proposed Water City Project, to conduct self-enumeration in two weeks
Stakeholders from Makoko, Sogunro and Oko Agbon communities in Lagos State have agreed with the state government to constitute a 10-man committee to conduct a self-enumeration of buildings affected by recent demolitions. The committee is expected to complete the enumeration exercise and submit its report within two weeks to the Lagos State House of Assembly Adhoc Committee on public petitions…
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Aiyedatiwa urges corps members to apply skills for community development
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has urged members of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their orientation course to the development of their host communities. The governor made the remarks on Tuesday at the passing-out ceremony of the corps members…
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Tinubu celebrates Afenifere chieftain Abagun Omololu at 70
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Abagun Kole Omololu, a prominent chieftain of the Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, on his 70th birthday. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Abagun Omololu as a man of integrity, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to nation-building and the preservation…
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